(a) Upon notice from the Commissioner or any other administrative officer having jurisdiction that work on any building or structure is being done contrary to the provisions of OBBC or this Building Code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall be immediately stopped.
(b) Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property or to his or her agent or to the person doing the work, and shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed. However, in instances where immediate action is deemed necessary for public safety or in the public interest, the administrative officer having jurisdiction may require the work be stopped upon verbal order pending the issuance of a written order.